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July 8, 2021 — 2 min read

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July 8, 2021 — 2 min read

Ready to #MSInspire? We’ll see you at Microsoft Inspire 2021

One of the biggest industry events is happening next week and our team is not only looking forward to attending but, as a Select Partner, Acronis will be presenting as well. It’s time for Microsoft Inspire 2021, the tech giant’s largest partner event of the year! Considering all the upcoming advances Microsoft has planned and all of the challenges service providers need to address when protecting their clients’ Microsoft environments, Microsoft Inspire is a must-attend event. And because this year offers free registration, there’s no reason not to attend.

July 7, 2021 — 3 min read

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July 7, 2021 — 3 min read

Introducing Acronis’ new CEO: Patrick Pulvermueller

Introducing Acronis’ new CEO, Patrick Pulvermueller! Hear how this accomplished IT leader plans to accelerate growth, advance go-to-market initiatives, and drive Acronis’ service provider strategy to new heights in this special greeting from the new CEO of the world’s cyber protection leader.

June 25, 2021 — 2 min read

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June 25, 2021 — 2 min read

Welcome to Israel! Acronis opens new cyber protection R&D center

While the power of remote work is strong, having research and development (R&D) facilities around the world enables you to attract the top talent and put them together in a place that’s equipped to let them create the next big thing. That’s why Acronis just opened a new office in Herzliya, Israel. The new office, which was officially opened on June 23, will focus on conducting cybersecurity research and development. The office will also enable Acronis to empower partners in the region – both current and new cloud partners – with local sales and marketing, technical, and educational support.

May 4, 2021 — 4 min read

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May 4, 2021 — 4 min read

Recognizing the power of cyber protection: Acronis gets $250M+ investment, valuation at $2.5B+

A new day is dawning for Acronis and the IT industry. Today we announced that Acronis has secured more than $250 million in a funding round led by CVC Capital Partners VII and other investors, bringing our valuation to more than $2.5 billion. More than doubling our valuation in 18 months – especially during a global pandemic – is a testament to the power of Acronis’ cyber protection technology and the dedication of our network of more than 50,000 partners. This funding round comes at a pivotal time, as Acronis has been intensifying our support for service provider partners to deliver cyber protection to businesses of any size. These funds will immediately be used to further accelerate our current growth strategy.

March 25, 2021 — 5 min read

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March 25, 2021 — 5 min read

Product 101: Why add anti-malware protection to a backup solution?

Everything you need to know about Acronis True Image 2021’s anti-malware technology, including how to turn it off – and why you shouldn’t Recent releases of Acronis True Image have included an integrated defense against ransomware, the fastest-growing cyberthreat. With the launch of Acronis True Image 2021, we expanded those capabilities to include a full range of advanced anti-malware capabilities, including real-time protection, antivirus scans, vulnerability assessment, web filtering, and videoconference app protection. In the wake of this release, a lot of you were perplexed by those additional cybersecurity features and asked what was happening with your beloved backup solution. In this article, we’ll explain why Acronis True Image evolved from a mere backup solution into the world’s first personal cyber protection solution.

March 24, 2021 — 3 min read

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March 24, 2021 — 3 min read

Cybersecurity guide for boards of directors: Acronis contributes to World Economic Forum report

Given our role as a global leader in cyber protection, the Acronis team is often tapped for our expertise and insights. Such contributions are why Acronis is a member of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Centre for Cybersecurity – and why we were part of a working group that contributed to a new report released by the WEF that warns that cybersecurity failure is a “clear and present danger” and critical global threat. The WEF’s new Principles for Board Governance of Cyber Risk Report notes that while cybersecurity failures are a major threat, the responses from board directors have been fragmented, risks not fully understood, and collaboration between industries limited. Boards of directors need to play a more active role in protecting their organization from cyber risks. The new WEF report that we contributed to provides a solution to this fragmentation.

March 19, 2021 — 1 min read

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March 19, 2021 — 1 min read

The philosophy of cyber protection: An interview with Candid Wüest

Our very own VP of Cyber Protection Research, Candid Wüest, recently sat down for a video interview with Katie Teitler, Senior Analyst at cybersecurity analyst firm TAG Cyber. Candid and Katie spoke about the philosophy of cyber protection — the integration of data protection and cybersecurity — and how Acronis has translated this into its flagship solution, Acronis Cyber Protect.

March 8, 2021 — 3 min read

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March 8, 2021 — 3 min read

Reflecting on women in tech for International Womens Day 2021

International Women's Day is the perfect time to think about the strides female IT professionals have made over the years. While women make up nearly half of the employed adults in the total workforce, recent findings by Catalyst reveal that women hold only a quarter of the jobs in the tech industry. The idea that there are fewer women in the tech field isn’t what surprised me. The shock came when I realized that number is even lower than it was in 1980. For all of the efforts to open the field, the number of women in tech roles is actually declining!

February 22, 2021 — 2 min read

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February 22, 2021 — 2 min read

Elevate your game with the Acronis #TeamUp Program

Acronis is proud to announce the Acronis Sports #TeamUp Program — a unique opportunity for managed service providers (MSPs) to deliver Acronis’ cyber protection solutions to world-class sports properties, while enjoying a boost to brand exposure and a rich array of other perks.

February 11, 2021 — 3 min read

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February 11, 2021 — 3 min read

Acronis cybersecurity expert predicts 2021's top threats for Security Boulevard

Attendees of a recent webinar hosted by tech news site Security Boulevard got a preview of the universe of cyberthreats that businesses will face this year based on the analysis of Candid Wüest, Acronis VP of Cyber Protection Research, and his team.

January 6, 2021 — 4 min read

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January 6, 2021 — 4 min read

How close is the reality of self-repairing endpoints?

The concept of self-repairing or self-healing endpoints holds tremendous appeal to any IT pro responsible for an organization’s cyber resiliency because they promise reduced complexity and better-deployed resources. In this article, which originally appeared in Information Security Magazine, Acronis VP of Cyber Protection Research Candid Wüest shows how many managed services providers (MSPs) and corporate sysadmins are already seeing the early benefits of self-repairing endpoints because they have adopted a cyber protection approach.

November 20, 2020 — 2 min read

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November 20, 2020 — 2 min read

Acronis acquires CyberLynx, a leader in security audits, pen-tests, cyber forensics, and training services

In our mission to deliver strategies, services, and solutions that provide comprehensive cyber protection, Acronis has been actively looking to develop new data protection and cybersecurity capabilities. Some of these are developed by our team, while others are gained through strategic acquisitions. Today, we’ve added a powerful set of new services and technical expertise by acquiring CyberLynx, a leading cybersecurity consultancy that provides proprietary training, IT security audits, penetration testing, and post-event cyber forensic services.

October 20, 2020 — 4 min read

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October 20, 2020 — 4 min read

#AcronisCyberSummit 2020: What to expect from Day 1

The Acronis Global Cyber Summit 2020 is finally underway, and our Training Day was a lot of fun. Thousands of IT channel professionals joined for a day of training, workshops, and exciting panel discussions with world-class athletes about excelling at the intersection of training and technology. The official Summit is about to kick off and there’s still space to join us for keynote speeches, networking opportunities, and explorations of new opportunities in cyber protection. Let’s take a look at what you can expect from some of today’s sessions: